Bentley, Bay County, Michigan Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Bentley, Michigan
Median Bentley, Michigan effective property tax rate: 0.99%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Michigan state median of 1.05%.
Median Bentley, Michigan home value: $164,600
Median annual Bentley, Michigan tax bill: $1,619, $781 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Bay calculated?
Property taxes in Bentley, Michigan are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Bentley's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Bentley, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Bentley, Bay County, Michigan Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.99%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Bentley Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Bentley property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Bentley's median effective tax rate of 0.99% — based on actual property records in Bay County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessor uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Bentley's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Bentley: rates range from 1619.00 in 48613 to 1619.00 in 48613, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Bentley.
About Bentley Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Bentley, Bay, Michigan
Bentley’s median effective property tax rate of 0.99% is lower than the Michigan state median of 1.05% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Bay County base levy combined with local school district levies and tax increment finance districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Bentley. Homeowners in the 48613 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.99%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.99%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Bay County. Understanding which part of Bentley you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Bentley homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Tax Assessor before the March 9, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Bentley, Bay County, Michigan
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Bentley's effective property tax rate to other cities in Michigan and the median property tax rates in Michigan and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Bentley Tax Rate
0.99%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Bay County Tax Rate
1.43%
Median Effective Michigan Tax Rate
1.05%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Bentley, Bay County, Michigan
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48613 | 0.63% | 0.77% | 0.99% | 1.23% | 1.68% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bentley, Bay County, Michigan
When examining property taxes in Bentley, Michigan, understanding the distinction between “market value” and “assessed value” is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Bay County assessment office estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Bay County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They’ll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of March.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For Bentley, the median home price is $164,600, with a median tax bill of $1,619. Tax bills range across the county, and 48613 has both the highest median home price and the highest median tax bill at $164,600 and $1,619.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bentley, Bay County, Michigan
Source: Ownwell
$109,900
$167,375
$224,850
Median Bentley Market Value
$164,600
Median Bay County Market Value
$150,000
Median Michigan Market Value
$213,740
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Bentley, Bay County, Michigan
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48613 | $55,080 | $102,000 | $164,600 | $254,400 | $392,520 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Bentley, Bay County, Michigan
Property tax bills in Bentley are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Bay County. The assessed value is the amount the property is assigned for tax purposes, and that figure is multiplied by the applicable millage rate to determine the bill. Because tax rates can vary by local taxing authorities, two homes with similar market values may not receive the same tax bill.
For homeowners in Bentley, this means property taxes are tied to both the value of the home and the services funded by those taxes. With a median home price of $164,600, the typical tax burden is lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400, but costs can still vary widely. In Bentley, the median tax bill is $1,619, while bills range from $1,023 at the 25th percentile to $3,267 at the 90th percentile. These differences show how changes in assessed value and local rates can affect what homeowners pay each year.
Median Bentley Tax Bill
$1,619
Median Bay County Tax Bill
$2,142
Median Michigan Tax Bill
$2,084
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Bentley, Bay County, Michigan
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48613 | $631 | $1,023 | $1,619 | $2,345 | $3,267 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | March 9 |
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| Bay Tax Assessor | |
| Website | bsaonline.com |